Deb and Chris – Extended Family Photos in Winter! Baraboo, WI

We had just one Sunday available for this family session. Deb’s Mom and siblings were coming over for a weekend visit and she invited me as well to her house in the Baraboo hills to create their extended family photos. It was a very cold winter in Wisconsin, but we were lucky because on that… read more

Julita and Ryszard – Fall Family Portraits, Madison WI Family Photographer

This was a very special shoot. Julita and Ryszard are dear friends. Our kids have been growing up together and feel almost like cousins to each other. Even though we’ve known each other for years, and I’ve photographed them before at various occasions, this was our first ever official family portrait session. It was also… read more

Jessica and Bryan – Outdoor Fall Family Portraits, Sauk Prairie WI Photographer

Jessica and Bryan have three cute boys, who love running and jumping and all things active. The youngest one was a little quiet at the beginning of our shoot but it was joy to watch him warm up very quickly and show his happy, bubbling personality. With the weather still warm, sun low in the… read more

Heidi and Ric – Outdoor Family Portraits, Baraboo WI Photographer

This post is way overdue, but better late than never… Heidi and Ric are our friends and CSA farmers. They’ve been providing us with local organic produce fresh from their farm for several years now and we’re truly grateful for that (and the eggs, and chickens, and hand made soaps and flour and the list… read more

Tavin – Senior Portraits, Devil’s Lake WI

Tavin – who is in his senior year at Sauk Prairie High School – has two passions: computers and art. He has strong feelings about both of them and I hope in the future he’ll be able to find something that will combine both of his interests. I believe that knowing what you love and… read more

Barb and Frank – Fall Family Portraits, Baraboo WI Photographer

Here is another beautiful family I photographed this fall.  A few months ago I did some acting headshots for Samantha, one of the two sisters. You might remember her from this blog post  I shared earlier in the spring. Samantha is very talented and was successful in getting a role in the play she auditioned for. Recently I met… read more

Jeanne and Vernon – Extended Family Portraits, Wisconsin Dells Photographer

Wisconsin Dells is undoubtedly one of the best family vacation destinations in the country. It also is a perfect spot for family reunions. Jeanne contacted me because she thought their week long vacation in the Dells would be a great opportunity to create some extended family portraits. Each family lives in a different state so they don’t… read more

Extended Family Portraits Wisconsin Dells – Happy Birthday, Mary!

Another big family reunion included a session in Wisconsin Dells this summer! This time the occasion was Mary’s 80th Birthday. Her kids, siblings, grandchildren and great grandchildren met in one of the Dell’s resorts to celebrate. It was also a perfect time for extended family portraits. I think this was my first time to photograph such a big group, but… read more

Joanne and Bob – Extended Family Portraits, Wisconsin Dells Photographer

Joanne and Bob celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year. As a wedding gift their kids decided to plan a family reunion in Wisconsin Dells, which included the opportunity for some extended family portraits. Everybody traveled from different states to meet in one of The Dells’ water parks. It happened to be one of the hottest weeks of this summer.… read more

Jeni and Kirk – Outdoor Family Portraits, Madison WI

When Jeni called me to inquire about outdoor family portraits she shared that she was looking for something more genuine, natural and comfortable than typical studio images.  Her vision was like music to my ears as this is exactly what I strive to capture with my camera: authentic expressions, real joy, love and that special… read more